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Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA praised Servant of God Vincent Capodanno at a memorial Mass marking the 55th anniversary of the death of the heroic chaplain Sept. 6, 2022.

With ‘sorrow and gratitude,’ USCCB president reflects on the death and legacy of Benedict XVI

Dec 31, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

Benedict XVI helped lead the Church to “a more profound love of truth and the mystery of God,” Archbishop Timothy... Read more

Pope Francis presides at the end of year Vespers and Te Deum prayer at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome on Dec. 31, 2022.

Pope Francis gives thanks to God for Benedict XVI’s sacrifices for the Church

Dec 31, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus, Courtney Mares

Pope Francis gave thanks for the good works and sacrifices of Benedict XVI, hours after the pope emeritus’ death on... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during his inaugural Mass April 24, 2005, as the Catholic Church's 265th pope.

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dies at age 95

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a leading theologian of the 20th century, has died at the age of 95. Follow here... Read more

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Benedict XVI’s funeral: Here's what Catholics need to know

Dec 31, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican has announced details about the funeral arrangements for Pope Benedict XVI. Read more

Pope Benedict XVI at World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany in 2005.

PHOTOS: Key moments from Benedict XVI’s papacy

Dec 31, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

A snapshot of Benedict XVI’s papacy in photos. Read more

Pope Benedict XVI greets the pilgrims during his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Oct. 26, 2006.

A timeline of Pope Benedict XVI’s extraordinary life

Dec 31, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Pope Benedict XVI led an extraordinary life that included a wartime childhood in Nazi Germany, a key role at the... Read more

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Benedict XVI dead at 95: The ‘humble worker’ and his legacy of hope to the Catholic Church

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95, bringing to a close the momentous life of a... Read more

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died on Dec. 31, 2022, at age 95.

BREAKING: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dies at age 95

Dec 31, 2022

By Matthew Bunson, AC Wimmer

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a leading theologian of the 20th century and the first pope to resign from office in... Read more

Catholics attending a special Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at the Lateran Basilica in Rome, Dec. 30, 2022.

‘Trust in Providence’: Faithful pray for Benedict XVI at special Mass in Rome

Dec 30, 2022

By AC Wimmer

In a special Mass for Benedict XVI at the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Friday afternoon, the faithful joined... Read more

Reception of Pope Benedict XVI from Federal President Christian Wulff at Schloss Bellevue on Sept. 22, 2012, in Berlin, Germany.

Vatican: Benedict XVI has rested well, his condition is stable

Dec 30, 2022

By AC Wimmer

The Vatican said on Friday that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had rested well and that his condition was unchanged. Read more

Pope Benedict XVI greets the pilgrims during his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Oct. 26, 2006.

Vatican: Benedict XVI’s condition serious but stable

Dec 29, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

“Although his condition remains serious, the situation at the moment is stable,” the Vatican said on Thursday. Read more

Pope Francis waves during the weekly general audience in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall on Dec. 28, 2022.

Pope Francis on St. Francis de Sales: He taught that ‘devotion is meant for everyone’

Dec 28, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

“I find that his flexibility and his far-sighted vision have much to say to us.” Read more

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI greets Colombian Cardinal Jorge Enrique Jiménez Carvajal at the retired pope's Vatican residence on Aug. 27, 2022.

Vatican shares prayer for Benedict XVI’s health

Dec 28, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis asked Catholics to pray for the “very ill” pope emeritus. Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 28, 2022.

Pope Francis: The manger ‘is the throne of our King’

Dec 28, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

“The manger and the cross, this is the throne of Jesus,” Pope Francis said. Read more

Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Nov. 9, 2022

Vatican: Benedict XVI under medical care as health takes sudden turn

Dec 28, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis visited the 95-year-old pope emeritus after his Wednesday general audience. Read more

Pope Francis visits Benedict XVI on Aug. 27th, 2022

Pope Francis: Pray for a ‘very ill’ Benedict XVI

Dec 28, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is 95 years old. Read more

Pope Francis waves to the faithful gathered on St. Peter's Square, Dec. 26, 2022

Pope Francis, renewing his prayers for peace in Ukraine, calls on Catholics to learn from the martyrs

Dec 26, 2022

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis on Monday called on Catholics to pray for those who have harmed them — and those persecuted —... Read more

Pope Francis prays in front of the nativity scene after Christmas Mass Dec. 24, 2022.

Full text: Pope Francis’ homily for Christmas 2022

Dec 24, 2022

By Pope Francis

Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more

Christmas Mass in St. Peter's Basilica Dec. 24, 2022.

Pope Francis on Christmas: The manger is a sign that God is with us and loves us

Dec 24, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

“What does this night still have to say to our lives?” Pope Francis asked. Read more

Pope Francis speaking to the Roman Curia at the Vatican, Dec. 22, 2022

Pope Francis to Roman Curia: Be vigilant against ‘the evil that quietly lurks among us’

Dec 22, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis warned the Roman Curia on Thursday that they need to be vigilant in the face of temptation by... Read more